Glynn Brae

Sam Twiston-Davies rides him frequently, and together they have won three races from seven outings — a 43% partnership that suggests real understanding between horse and rider. Twiston-Davies is based with trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies at Naunton in Gloucestershire, where the yard has been firing winners all season: 62 already this year speaks to the quality of what they are producing. It is the kind of stable where a horse like Glynn Brae fits naturally — not a superstar being groomed for top honours, but a genuine racehorse doing his job and rewarding the people who keep him sound and sharp.

His recent form shows the rhythm of a horse in work. Two wins in his last six races, with placings in four of those outings, means he is rarely out of the money when he runs. His last victory came at Ascot on 29 March, now seven months in the past — a long time between wins, but not unusual for a horse campaigned carefully through the season. He does less well in the highest-class races: just one win from four starts at the top level, a reminder that he belongs in competitive mid-tier company rather than chasing glory. But in that sphere, Glynn Brae is reliable, familiar, and quick enough to win regularly. That consistency is its own kind of achievement.